Medical Coding Auditor

Humana Inc; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Humana Inc. is seeking a Medical Coding Auditor to review medical claims against medical records and ensure correct CPT/HCPCS coding per guidelines. The role involves independent decision-making, data handling, and supporting cost reduction through accurate provider payments.

The position is remote, with occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings. Strong CPT/HCPCS knowledge, and experience with operative reports and infusional coding are required.

Qualifications

• CPC, COC, CCS, ROCC, RHIA, or RHIT certification with 3+ years post-certification experience.
• Strong CPT/HCPCS coding knowledge and experience reading/ coding from operative reports.
• Experience with chemotherapy and/or therapeutic infusion coding.

Responsibilities

• Review medical claims against medical records to ensure accurate coding per ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines.
• Analyze, enter, and manipulate database; respond to internal requests for medical information.
• Make independent determinations and manage multiple priorities in a production-based environment.

Skills

CPC

COC

CCS

ROCC

RHIA

RHIT

Outpatient coding

CPT/HCPCS coding

Operative reports coding

Chemo/infusion coding

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Microsoft Office

Tools

3M Coder software

Job description

Where you Come In

The Medical Coding Auditor reviews medical claims submitted against medical records provided, to ensure correct coding guidelines are met (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS). The Medical Coding Auditor's work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. The Medical Coding Auditor contributes to overall cost reduction, by increasing the accuracy of provider contract payments in our payer systems, and by ensuring correct claims payment for appropriate CPT/ HCPCS code assignments. Analyzes, enters and manipulates database. Responds to or clarifies internal requests for medical information. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.

WORK STYLE

Remote, work at home. While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

WORK HOURS

Typical business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Some flexibility might be possible, depending on business needs.

Required Qualifications - What it takes to Succeed

• CPC, COC, CCS, ROCC, RHIA, or RHIT Certification with a minimum of 3 years post-certification experience
• Minimum of 3 years post certification experience
• Outpatient Specialty Surgeries and Procedures
• Strong knowledge of CPT/HCPCS coding
• Experience reading & coding from operative reports
• Chemotherapy and/or Therapeutic Infusion experience
• Demonstrated ability to exercise solid judgment and discretion in handling and disseminating information
• Strong attention to detail, can work independently and determine appropriate course of action, & ability to handle multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a production-based work environment
• Ability to work independently and manage workload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years prior coding experience
• Outpatient facility auditing experience
• Experience with coding/auditing
• Radiology, Gastroenterology, Urinary, Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Cardiology, Respiratory, Infusion, Interventional Radiology, Outpatient Itemized Bill reviews
• Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) coding experience
• Radiation Oncology coding experience
• Experience in prospective payment methodologies
• Experience with the Claims Life Cycle including Accounts Receivable
• 3M Coder software experience

Additional Information: Work at Home Requirements

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
• Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

What Humana Offers

We are fortunate to offer a remote opportunity for this job. Our Fortune 100 Company values associate engagement & your well-being. We also provide excellent professional development & continued education.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called Hire Vue (formerly Modern Hire) to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Hire Vue (formerly Modern Hire allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule. If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes. If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

Travel

While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $59,300 - $80,900 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 10-22-2026

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.